State Attorneys General Issue Warnings of Charity and Consumer Scams in Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

State Attorneys General have issued warnings to consumers to be wary of charity and contractor scams in the aftermath of hurricane Sandy, the impact of which is expected to generate significant contributions to nonprofits claiming to provide relief and services to those affected by the storm. They emphasized that those considering making a donation should make sure that it goes to a reputable charity, noting that fraudsters may use door-to-door solicitations, emails or telephone calls. The Internal Revenue Service and the Better Business Bureau also encouraged residents to research charities before making donations, using the BBB charity/business reviews or the IRS's database of tax-exempt organizations.

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Connecticut Attorney General Jepsen Talks Price Gouging in Wake of Sandy (video) (Nov. 2)

Tennessee Attorney General and Secretary of State Urge Residents to Beware of Post-Hurricane Charity Scams (Nov. 2)

Indiana Attorney General Zoeller Warns Hoosiers of Sandy-Related Charity Scams (Nov. 1)

South Carolina Attorney General: Beware of Sandy-Related Charity and Business Fraud (Nov. 1)

Rhode Island Attorney General Warns of Price Gouging and Shady Contractors in Storm Aftermath (Nov. 1)

Connecticut AG Issues Warning on post-Sandy Price Gouging (Oct. 31)

Virginia Attorney General's Office: Consumer Should Watch Out for post-Sandy Scams (Oct. 31)

West Virginia Attorney General Warning of Hurricane Sandy-Related Scams (Oct. 31)

Pennsylvania Attorney General Cautions Residents About Storm-Related Scams (Oct.31)

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman Warns Against Price Inflation Of Necessary Goods And Services During Hurricane Sandy (Oct. 31)

NC AG Cooper Warns Price Gougers as Hurricane Sandy Spurs Emergency Declaration (Oct. 30)

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Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt Issues Warning About Post-Sandy Scams (Oct. 30)

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